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Inside story Constitution of India translated in Kashmir language Srinagar, Mar 20 (KNS): After decades of wait, the Kashmiri translation of the Constitution of India is finally seeing light of the day, as the translator Muhammad Nazir Fida has submitted the manuscript to the Union Law Ministry. With this, Kashmiri becomes among the very few languages of India in which translation of the country's Constitu-

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On Edit Page Devastation of Forests-an alarming situation The devastation of forests in the world as a whole has resulted in global warming which, in turn has confronted the world with massive earth quakes, Tsunamis’, floods, wild fires and other natural calamities.

The global warming has made the environment so imbalanced that the existence of mankind has become subservient to the nature’s fury. In Jammu & Kashmir the illegal felling of forest cover and its irrational exploitation has brought the state at the brink of becoming a cold desert.

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Sopore, March 20, CNS: Militant out Lashkar Toiba has warned people of Batapora Sopore in North Kashmir to refrain from spreading drug menace and waywardness in the area and has mentioned at least the names of 18 persons who according to the outfit are indulging in liquor trade, gambling and drug peddling.

"People of Batapora Sopore should know that it is the centre of Freedom struggle but unfortunately it has become the hub of waywardness while tasting liquor, taking drugs and gambling has become the pastime for some people among them few are known as respectable citizens. We warn them of dire consequences in case they do not mend themselves," handwritten posters of Mujahideen Lashkar Toiba' warned.

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Jammu, Mar 20: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has felicitated people on Nauroz wishing them happiness and prosperity.

In a message on Nauroz-e-Alam, Omar Abdullah expressed the hope that the day will herald a new era of peace and progress in the State.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the significance of March 21 as the World Arbor Day and called for massive plantation across the State on this day. The Chief Minister also prayed for peace, progress and development of the State and the Country. (KNS)

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SMC proved a blunder bus which disappointed and dismayed city dwellers From our Special correspondent Srinagar Mar 20:Blatant, barefaced lies, tall claims, mismanagement making a mess of the whole city, obnoxious garbage dumps depleted lanes and by-lanes, broken drains and above all the rotten drainage system is the trade mark of Srinagar Municipal Corporation which has become a symbol of disappointing performance as far as the upkeep of summer capital is concerned. With one snowfall and some rains the corporation has miserably failed to deliver and proved a total disaster. Its slogan green city and clean city is nothing but an eye wash as every city dweller knows what the corporation is aimed to do and what is it doing.

After the recent snowfall the whole city including uptown was marooned and the rain waters even entered the shops in many areas including Lal Chowk. Even after so many days several areas of Srinagar city are still water logged and giving a look of a pond. According to Srinagar municipal corporation it has dewatered several areas hundred percent but perhaps it does not know that every day people have to face traffic jam for hours together as Indira Nagar which also is perhaps a part of the Srinagar city is still reeling under water and pumps put into service and which remain out of order for most of the time have created traffic hazards. The people on the helm of affairs of Srinagar Municipal Corporation do not know that Shivpora is also

Rambagh residents protest defunct drainage system

in Srinagar city and most of it is submerged in the rain waters. Similarly, Rambagh & Partap park are also situated in the heart of the city.

But what can be said of Srinagar Municipal Corporation which tries to mislead the people by publicizing that it has dewatered almost 70 areas where the snow and rain water had made the life of people miserable. But the corporation is not even ashamed to hide that several of these areas had either a small quantity of logged water or had nothing which the Srinagar Municipal Corporation has dewatered. It claims that it has See SMC On Page 11..

Madan files nominations for Jammu Lok Sabha seat

Jammu, Mar 20 : Madan Lal Sharma on Thursday filed his nomination from Jammu Parliamentary Constituency as a Congress nominee before the Returning Officer.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and President Pradesh Congress Committee Prof.

Saifuddin Soz were present

Lok Sabha Election at the time of filing of nomination. According to reports received by KNS, a large number of Congress and NC leaders marched from Press Club Jammu to the Wazarat Road along with Mr. Sharma at the time of filing of nomination papers.

Later addressing the gathering outside CM residence at Wazarat Road, Chief Minis-

Yash Pal Sharma files nomination papers

Jammu, Mar 20: Yash Pal Sharma today filed his nomination from Jammu Parliamentary Constituency as a nominee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the Returning Officer. Senior leaders of the party were present when Yash Pal See Yash On Page 11.. ter Shri Omar Abdullah said that NC-Congress coalition would win all six seats in the State.

Stating that there is UPA wave in the Country and the State, Shri Abdulla took a dig at the opposition es-

Enforcement Directorate grills Pir, his associates; Confiscation of his property in process

Srinagar, Mar 20 : Enforcement directorate has interrogated Mushtaq Baqaal alias Pir the former chairman of Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) and his two associates, accused in Common Entrance Test (CET) paper leak scam in 2012 to establish that they received proceeds of the crime, a pre requisite before confiscating the ill gotten property.

Top sources revealed to KNS, that after getting permission from special anti corruption court, the sleuths of enforcement directorate interrogated the three accused, Pir and his two close associates Sajad Ahmad Bhat and Farooq Itoo (Accused turned approver) in the CET-paper leak scam. While Pir and Bhat were interrogated in central jail Srinagar, Itoo was questioned in a sub jail at Humhama on March 18-

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The directorate has registered a case under Report Number 1/2013 against Pir and his two close associates under money laundering Act. Sources informed that the enforcement directorate would have confiscated the two flats in Delhi seized by the crime branch presently investigating the scam, but the buildings wherein the flats have been purchased are ‘unauthorized’ as per the Delhi government.

One of these two seized flats in Delhi have been handed over to the building owner against (superdnama) a proper receipt whereby the owner has been declared a custodian of the property till the matter is decided. The second seized flat in Delhi has been handed over by the crime branch to the wife of See Enforcement On Page 11..

pecially BJP for claiming a wave in favour of Shri Modi and questioned why he needs to contest from two Lok Sabha Constituencies, if there is a wave in their favour. He said that NDA had claimed wave in 2004 also & gave the slogan of “India shining” but got a bashing in the elections. Again in 2009 it claimed that NDA would come to power as UPA-I is a failure, but failed miserably in the elections. Now again the results would prove their claims wrong, adding that there is a crises in the BJP over seat sharing.

President PCC Prof. Saifuddin Soz in his address thanked the gathering for their enthusiasm and participation See Madan On Page 11..

Pratab Park mocks at SMC’s dewatering claims Srinagar, Mar 20: With the authorities claiming to have dewatered major areas of Srinagar city, the Pratap Park at Lal Chowk seems to be nullifying the claims with its major portion virtually turning into a cesspool.

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Srinagar, March 20: Residents of Rambagh in uptown Srinagar on Wednesday took to streets and blocked road against the ‘defunct drainage’ system in the area.

Reports reaching GNS said that dozens of people including women came out on roads in Rambagh Payeen and held protests.

The people blocked the Srinagar Airport road and were demanding that the problem of erratic drainage in the area should be solved.

“There is dirt and bad smell in the by-lanes. We approached Municipality officials but they refused to clear it by saying that drainage department isn’t under us,” a local, Mehraj-ud-Din, told GNS. Later the police arrived at the spot and assured people that their demand would be taken up with higher ups.

The protesters dispersed peacefully after police assurance.

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UPA government miserably failed to solve J&K issue: Mufti

Srinagar, Mar 20: Accusing the Congress led UPA at the centre for failing to make any progress on the political dimension of Jammu and Kashmir over the last ten years; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Thursday termed the forthcoming parliamentary elections as an opportunity for the people to elect those people who are sincere and able to push forward issues of people and motivate the parliament to get the state out of present muddle.

According to a statement issued to KNS, while the senior PDP leader, Molvi If-

tikhar Hussain Ansari said the state is going through a difficult phase and the ruling government has held everything hostage to its inefficiency and ineptness to deliver and called upon the PDP cadres to strengthen the party at every level and work to ensure the win of the party candidates in the parliamentary polls.

Addressing senior party leaders, legislatures and workers of Srinagar parliamentary constituency at his official Gupkar residence, Mufti said the state is at the threshold of a change and the See Mufti On Page 11..

Mirwaiz wants Modi to be the next PM ‘NDA has ability to By praising Vajpayee, Mirwaiz accepts resolve K-issue’: Kashmir as India’s A.S.Dulat integral part: BJP

New Delhi, March 20 : Seeing eye to eye with Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, former chief of India’s premier intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Amar Singh Dulat Thursday said that there is no doubt in this fact that with regard to Kashmir NDA was far better than present UPA regime.

He told Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS that there are indications that if Narendara Modi comes to power he will follow the policies of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

“There was lot of development on Kashmir issue during NDA rule. I was myself the adviser of Vajpayee and I know he was interested in resolving the K-issue. Unfortunately, the UPA government relinquished his policies as a result there was no breakthrough on the issue from past 10 years,” he said.

A.S.Dulat said that the statement made by Mirwaiz clearly indicates that he wants to see Modi as the Prime Minister of India. “Whatever Mirwaiz has said should be seen in the context of Kashmir issue. I also believe that NDA has potential and ability to bring all the separatist leaders including Mirwaiz on table and that happens in near future,

Srinagar, Mar 20: Claiming that Chairman Huriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq accepts the fact that Kashmir is India’s integral part, Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday welcomed Huriyat (M) chief’s statement wherein he had stated that NDA did more for Kashmir then UPA. “It is a welcome statement. What Mirwaiz has stated is truth but at the same time, among the basic ideologies of BJP-led NDA See BJP On Page 11.. it will certainly yield positive results,” he said.

He said that Mirwaiz has his own stature and being the religious head, Government of India always wants to engage him in dialogue. “UPA did not do anything in bringing Kashmiri separatist leaders on table, but keeping the present scenario into consideration, it is believed that once NDA comes to power, things will rapidly change and people of Kashmir will feel a change,” he said adding that See Dulat On Page 11..

UPA hanged Guru to silence Modi: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Mar 20: Echoing the statement of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq that BJP led NDA did more for Kashmir than UPA, Mehbooba Mufti the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) president Thursday stated that Vajpayee as Prime Minster had adopted a positive approach vis-à-vis relations with Pakistan and Kashmir resolution.

According to the KNS district correspondent, Mehbooba while talking to reporters after addressing party workers at South Kashmir maintained that her party doesn’t eulogize NDA or UPA but acknowledges the fact that Vajpayee did a remarkable job for pacifying the tensions between India and Pakistan and also took initiatives See UPA On Page 11..

NC terms LS elections as decisive battle against communal forces Jammu, Mar 20: Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana and Minister for Planning and Development Mr. Ajay Sadhothra on Thursday urged National Conference cadre to redouble their efforts and rededicate themselves for grand success of coalition candidates, saying ensuing Lok Sabha elections are a decisive battle against communal forces.

“We have to grow as a progressive and forward looking nation”, he said adding that this is only possible when myopic tendencies are not only eschewed but fought unitedly.

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Poultry business in Pulwama taking last breaths Absence of Hatcheries, Feed factories main hurdle Shabir-uz-Zaman Pulwama, Mar 21: Despite called Ludhiana of Kashmir, Pulwama district is showing a sluggish growth in poultry as the farmers do not have locally access to hatcheries and feed required for chicken which increases the cost of chicken by See Poultry On Page 11..

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SMC dewatered Shivpora 100% but it seems that the corporation has travelled to this area through the Bandh constructed during the time of Dogra rule. The interiors of Shivpora are still water logged and even 1% of that has not been drained out. The corporation has also publicized the names of its junior engineers and their phone numbers on 20th of March and if their claim of dewatering these areas 100% is correct then what is the fun of giving the numbers of the in-charge junior engineers. For example Batamalloo, Lal Mandi, New Gadhanjipora, Old Gadhanjipora, Nursingh Grah, polytechnic, Rajbagh and Syed Hamidpora have been 100% cleared of rain waters but the number of junior engineer Shahid is given for the information of people. Can the corporation explain for what purpose this number and name will serve now? It means that the municipality itself is not believing its own claims and knows that whatever it is publicizing lacks truth, honesty and sincerity. These numbers should have been given five days back so that people would have got benefited but as the municipal corporation lacks zeal and dedication so they have announced the numbers only when the life is becoming normal in natural way.

This pathetic role and the apathy shown towards people by the corporation and all other connected departments is a clear proof that there is no sincerity towards the public service and people are left to the mercy of God when there is a natural calamity in any shape. It has also proved that the government is visionless and the administration and the administrators are working as villains than the saviours and public servants.

They do not find any accountability and nobody is ever asking them and evaluating their performance. Some officials occupying high offices in public service have even been recommended to be ousted by the state accountability commission. However, they enjoy prize postings because of their political clout and backing. What will people expect of a public servant who is interested only in serving his political bosses and mentors. The recent snowfall and its aftermath has exposed the whole administrative system and its incapability to cope-up with emergency situations. And when one talk’s of Srinagar Municipal Corporation it has no parallel in its dismal performance.

Pratab Pratap Park is famous for being in the limelight because of being a common place for almost all major protest rallies in Srinagar and being in vicinity to the press enclave in Kashmir. People while expressing serious concerns over the issue, told KNS that the main problem with the authorities here is that they never bothered to take appropriate measures to dewater the park. People coming back disappointed with the condition of the Park added further that a major portion of the park is still inundated eve when the weather has shown a marked improvement for the last few days.

“If this is the condition of Kashmir’s one of the famous parks, you can imagine what the rest would be going through,” said a student while trying to cross through its sideways.

SMC recently claimed that it has relieved most of the areas from the issues of water lodging and that also most of the parts of the city have been dewatered.

After the repeated attempts, the contact with the concerned officials was not established. (KNS)

Ram Bagh at 3:00 pm, the people again came out on road and blocked the Airport Road.

“We were assured that the issue will be solved but they did nothing and we were forced to come out again on the roads,” an angry protester told GNS. As protests broke out in the area, police resorted to mild baton charge and dispersed them.

The Srinagar Municipality officials could not be contacted for comment.

Yash Sharma filed his nomination papers.

Senior Leader Ved Mahajan, Dhaman Bhasin were present at the time of filing of nomination. Earlier hundreds of PDP workers were gathered at JDA Park on the bank of the river Tawi. Workers from different parts of the Jammu region were present to accompany Yash Pal Sharma. As Yash Pal Sharma reached the venue, over-enthusiastic workers resorted to shouting slogans. They were shouting PDP Zindabad.

Responding to the over-whelming support of the party workers, Mr Yash Pal Sharma said that PDP has been fighting Lok Sabha elections to intensify the movement for change in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that change is imminent in J&K and PDP would be instrumental in change. He said that PDP has carved out a path of development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir so it is need of hour to strengthen his party for establishing lasting peace and accelerating developmental activities in the State.

Highlighting achievements of the three year tenure of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Mr Sharma asked the people to compare tenure of PDP led government with the successive regimes of National Conference in the State. “Only PDP leadership has the vision to solve problems of people”, he said and pointed out it was only during the regime of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed that equal treatment was given to all regions and sub-regions.

He said that PDP has pioneered a political and economic agenda to fulfill wishes and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Establishing sustainable peace and to consolidate reconciliation process is on the top of the party’s agenda”, he said and expressed satisfaction that during a short period of just three years, PDP, through its visionary policies, has established peace with dignity and honour.

He reminded that people it was during the regime of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed many programmes and policies were formulated for the development of Jammu

region. “PDP led regime removed discrimination of Jammu region”, he said and called upon the people to strengthen hands of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Mehbooba Mufti.

Later hundreds of PDP workers marched from JDA Park to the Wazarat Road along with Mr. Yash Pal Sharma at the time of filing of nomination papers.

Senior leaders of PDP were present on the occasion.

They include Vice President Trilok Singh Bajwa, Ex MLA Shanti Devi, Deepender Kour, Secy Hussain Ali Waffa, Ab Hamid Choudhary, Rashid Malik, District President R K Bali, Th Suram Singh, Surjeet Kour, Youth wing Vice President Rajender Manhas, Ashok Jogi, Amreek Singh Reen, Vijay Raina, Anju Bhan, Susheela Jamwal, Geeta Thakur, and several other prominent leaders.(KNS)

Madan in large numbers and said that Congress has always respected the aspirations of people of Jammu Region like other parts of the State. He said that UPA-I & II has extended full support to Congress-NC coalition to serve the best interests of the State and the electorates would respond in terms of votes in the elections. He said that coalition would succeed in winning all the six seats in the State Senior leaders of NC-Congress were present on the occasion. They include Dy. Chief Minister Shri Tara Chand, Ministers Ajay Sadotra, Sham Lal Sharma, Raman Bhalla, MOS Shri Sajad Ahmed Kichloo, Provincial President NC Devinder Singh Rana, Surjit Singh Slathia, Th. Hari Singh, Prem Sagar Aziz, Rachpal Singh, Ravinder Sharma-MLC, G.N. Monga-MLC, R.S. Chib, Rani Balloria-MLC, G.M. Saroori-MLA, Naresh Gupta-MLC, Bashir Naaz, Khem Lata Wakhloo, Swarn Lata, Indu Pawar MLA, Ram Pal Ex-MLC, G.L. Chalotra Ex-MLA and several other prominent leaders.(KNS)

Mufti parliamentary polls will be a turning point to broaden the discourse about Kashmir issue at the national level, as the performance of the present MPs from the state have been disastrous to the extent as they have miserably failed to raise the issue in the parliament.

He said the fight of PDP is not with any individual or any ideology, but the party has its own agenda for the state and it will fight for the rights and political empowerment of the people, who are still being looked down upon with suspicion both in and outside the state. He said we have been choosing MPs but instead of working for the people and interests of the state in real sense, they choose to remain silent on crucial matters pertaining to J&K. Mufti said this vote is not just to change the government or elect MPs but there is a growing need to build the prevailing trust deficit between the people of J&K and rest of the country and between India & Pakistan, and PDP will work to make any future government at the centre to endorse its agenda of political resolution and empowerment of people.

Coming down heavily on the UPA government at the Centre of which National Conference is part, Mufti questioned what kind of government it is which has not been able to address the J&K issue over the last ten years and instead derailed the entire reconciliation process started by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said the hanging of Mohammad Afzal Guroo was the most unfortunate thing that could have happen in any democratic country and the Congress and NC went ahead with this without realising the sensitivities of the people of Kashmir.

He said a new beginning was made by the opening of Srinagar-Muzzafrabad road but the entire atmosphere of trust now in a reverse gear and could be threatened unless retrieved soon, as both NC led government in the state and UPA at the centre did not consolidate on the gains made by the PDP during its brief tenure in the government. He said there is an atmosphere of change both at the national as well as local level and the PDP will determinedly make any future political formation at the Centre to work on both internal and external dimensions of Kashmir issue.

Mufti said PDP is a disciplined party which has an independent agenda, an objective not only to bridge gaps between the different parts of the state, but between New Delhi and Kashmir and India and Pakistan, which the NC could not do over the last 60 years, besides taking votes from people. Mufti said Srinagar has suffered immensely over the last five years due to the insensitivity of the ruling coalition and it being the intellectual and political nerve centre of the state cannot remain aloof from the urge for change that is sweeping the state. He said active participation of Srinagar in the political process for change will add much desired cutting edge, credibility and prestige to it Speaking on the occasion, the senior PDP leader, Molvi Iftikar Hussain Ansari said J&K is going through a difficult phase and the present government instead of making a positive impact on the ground, has held everything hostage to its inefficiency and ineptness to deliver. With the result, he said, the common man is suffering for basic amenities like power, water, ration etc. and exhorted the hope that people will now ensure that a new system, based on equality and justice, shall find its place to take the state forward on modern lines. Ansari said the state after witnessing distraction and political turmoil for many years had reposed its trust once again in democratic process and had repeatedly participated in elections to choose their representatives to various institutions like the parliament, state assembly, urban bodies and panchayats. He asked the party cadres to work in coordination in the forthcoming polls.

Meanwhile, the senior PDP leader and the party’s candidate for Srinagar parliamentary constituency, Tariq Hameed Karra said the change is inevitable on the ground and there is now chance for people to cast their votes in favour right candidates who can represent their aspirations in the highest democratic institution of the country. He said the present government has utterly failed on every front and instead of having resolved the problems of people it is insulting all of us as ‘Maha Chors’.

The senior party leader, Aga Syed Mahmood said there has been a complete freeze on development during the past five years as not a single project of significance was executed in Budgam constituency

and in the recent expansion of administrative units the constituency has been left. He cautioned the party workers against the nefarious designs of the elements who are hell bent to divide the society. Calling for a change in the governance system, he asked the people to help PDP in establishing a new system in J&K, which is based on truth and honesty.

Other leaders include Javaid Mustafa Mir MLA, Dr Mohd Shafi MLA,Qazi Mohammad Afzal district president, Mohammad Ashraf Mir MLC & district President, Gh Nabi Lone Hanjura, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Imran Ansari, Saifudin Bhat district president, Ab Hameed Kosheen, Mohammad Khurshid Alam, Muntazir Mohiudin, A R Kuchey, Asiea Naqash, Mrs Mian Sarwar, Anjum Fazilli, Bashir Ahmad Mir, Dr Nazir Ahmad Lone, Bashir Ahmad , Ab Qayoom and youth leaders Nazir Yatoo, Shuja Sarwar ,Mudasir Amin,Irfan Naqashbandi were also present and spoke on this occasion. (KNS)

Mehbooba to open routes to facilitate meeting between divided families on the border which was earlier perceived as a dream.

Mehbooba added that during Vajpayee’s tenure there were two rounds of talks between Huriyat Conference and Delhi and that UPA put those peace efforts into the backburner. She also took strong exception to what she called a sabotage of peace initiatives earlier facilitated by her party between the Hurriyat Conference and the government of India. “Unfortunately, Farooq Abdullah had clearly stated to Delhi that if talks with Huriyat are initiated, he will oppose the same.”

When asked why didn’t PDP supported the resolution brought by Independent legislator Er Abdul Rashid in legislative assembly over the mortal remains of Afzal Guru, Mehbooba said that if PDP would have raised hue and cry over the issue, National Conference could have stopped the assembly proceedings with the reason that PDP created hurdles in the adoption of the resolution.

“NC already had conspired with Congress and BJP in Legislative Assembly to sabotage the resolution,” she said. The PDP president claimed that in the year 2003 when Guru was awarded death penalty, the NDA government at New Delhi didn’t send Guru to gallows because Mufti Mohammad Syed as state’s chief minster appraised New Delhi about the dangerous outcome of Guru’s hanging. “Contrary to thisOmar Abdullah facilitated Guru’s hanging instead of stopping that disastrous step.”

Mehbooba also slammed UPA stating that to silence Modi- it hanged Guru. She added that after the mysterious killing of Haji Yousuf, Omar Abdullah virtually surrendered before New Delhi and obeyed their every directive.

She added that the Omar’s glass of wrong doings has been spilled to the extent that the people are waiting to teach National Conference (NC) a lesson in the forthcoming polls. “This regime has given nothing to the people here except bullets and to add peoples’ miseries, now the students are being targeted outside the state.” (KNS)

Enforcement Mushtaq Pir declaring her a custodian of the same till a decision about the same is taken.

Besides seizure of the two flats in Delhi, different bank accounts of Pir were frozen by the crime barcnh wherein Rs 32 Lakh was found deposited by the accused. Pir’s gold worth Rs 25 Laksh kept in different bank lockers was also seized by the crime branch. The three accused according to sources in the directorate had tried to legitimatize money and other assets accumulated through illegal means.

Sources said confiscation of Pir’s property by the enforcement directorate is in process and after finishing the prerequisite legal formalities, the directorate is all set to take action. (KNS)

BJP is that Kashmir is India’s integral part. By praising Vajpayee Ji- Mirwaiz did accept our ideology,” said senior BJP leader Chaman Lal Gupta.

He stated further that the policies of Vajpayee must be perused with zeal and zest so that the tensions between India and Pakistan could end at the earliest. He added that the issues could only be resolved through dialogue and that no dispute has ever been addressed by way of violence.

Pertinently, Mirwaiz in a recent statement had said that BJP-led NDA took some bold steps for the Kashmir resolution and that NDA did more for Kashmir than Congress-led UPA. Huriyat (M) chairman in a detailed interview to India today had said that UPA has some opportunities to resolve Kashmir but whatever they did was not enough. He added that BJP is the same party in whose tenure, under then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, most of the forward movement on the solution to the Kashmir problem happened. “If the NDA and the BJP walk on his footsteps, then there is a lot of hope. We saw Vajpayee and then Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf trying to take bold decisions on Kashmir.” (KNS)

Dulat Mirwaiz is right in terming NDA better than UPA because UPA deviated from the path which Vajpayee was following.

Former RAW chief said that if Kashmiri people feel that only NDA has ability to deliver goods on Kashmir issue then it would be better for everyone that NDA forms government in New Delhi. (CNS)

employ all ploys to make themselves relevant in the elections. “We have seen with disgust, these forces raking up frivolous issues and exploiting the public sentiment by raising the bogey of religion being in danger”, he said.

The Provincial President recalled how vested in-

Poultry about 200 percent.

The farmers have to buy the chicken from the dealers who have to book the orders outside the state especially in Punjab. There are no hatcheries in Kashmir except two government units which deal in production of hybrid chicken meant for promotion of backyard poultry.

If hatcheries are established in the valley the chick which can cost only ten rupees in Kashmir is sold at a cost of rupees 20 to the farmer thus increasing the cost by 200 percent. “we are bound to buy chicken from outside Jammu and Kashmir as hatcheries are yet to be established in our state to cater the needs of the poultry farms in Kashmir especially Pulwama which has taken a lead in poultry farming,” Altaf Ahmad Wani, a poultry keeper told Zabarwan Times.

The poultry keepers also face acute shortage of feeds in the valley as there is no feed manufacturing unit as well in the valley. The feed is not available sometimes to the farm holders especially the winter months when Jammu-Srinagar national highway remains closed due to snowfall.

“It is very hard to survive in this business as the conditions are not conducive for the poultry; we are dependent on other states for the main ingredients: feed and chicken. Yet we have not given up the business because we have learnt to cater our needs,” said Umer, another poultry Keeper, adding that if the facilities were being provided in their own state they can lead the business not only in the state but in the country.

Militants persons and the activities they allegedly indulge in.

“We appeal people to cooperate with us and help us in clearing this ‘dirt’ in the area and we warn these people of dire consequences in case they do not mend themselves,” the posters read.

"We are investigating the matter and it is too premature to say whether these posters are genuine or just a prank," a senior police officer said on condition of anonymity. (CNS)

Noted author and columnist Khushwant Singh dies at 99 New Delhi, Thursday 20: Khushwant Singh known for his wit and political views died in Delhi on Thursday at the age of 99.

His son and journalist Rahul Singh said he passed away very peacefully at his residence in Sujan Singh Park in Delhi. He led a very full life, he said, adding, he had some breathing problems.

Kushwant Singh was well known for classics like "Train to Pakistan", "I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale" and "Delhi".

He also contributed a great deal in non-fictional works varying from politics, biographical and many other.

His autobiography, "Truth, Love and a Little Malice", was published by Penguin Books in 2002.

Singh was a Member of Parliament from 1980 to 1986.

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1974 but returned it in 1984, in protest against the storming of the Golden Temple in Amritsar by the Indian Army.

In 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

Singh will be cremated in Lodhi Auditorium, Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. He is survived by son Rahul and daughter Mala.

The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has condoled the passing away of Shri Khushwant Singh, an iconic figure and one of the most prominent author, commentator and

NC Mr Rana was addressing party functionaries and senior workers of Doda, Ramban, Kishtwar, Banihal, Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan this evening.

He lauded the people for braving provocative overtures of divisive forces from time to time by maintaining unity and hoped this spirit to be maintained in days to come when frustrated elements will

journalist of our country who also served as Member of the Rajya Sabha from 1980-86.

In his condolence message, Shri Ansari said that Shri Khushwant Singh had a long, prolific and illustrious literary career spanning several decades during which he wrote on subjects varying from politics and poetry to issues of social concern.

He was particularly admired for being fearless in expressing his views in his writings and speech.

The Minister for Information & Broadcasting has condoled the passing away of eminent author and journalist Shri Khushwant Singh.

In his condolence message Shri Tewari said “ An outstanding historian and a forthright political commentator, Shri Singh articulated his viewpoint through the power of his pen.

He set new standards in the literary world with each of his works which included both fiction and non- fiction classics. Shri Singh would always be remembered for his inventive thought and quick understanding which is reflected in his writings.

His writings pull millions to the pleasure of reading a hard bound book even in the digital age of internet and contemporary digital content. With his death, an era in the literary world has come to an end. May God give courage to the bereaved family members to deal with this loss”.

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Search for missing Malaysian jet to continue tomorrow after suspected debris spotted KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: now,” Young said. He cau- lometers (1,550 miles) south- they still hope their loved est area, which is south from An air search in the southern tioned that the objects could west of Perth on Thursday ones will somehow be found, where the search had been foIndian Ocean for possible ob- be seaborne debris along a without success.“The search they acknowledged that news cused since Monday, is several jects from the missing Malay- shipping route where contain- will continue on Friday,” it said. of the possible debris could thousand metres (yards). sia Airlines plane described as ers can fall off cargo vessels, News that possible plane parts mean the plane plunged into The area where the debris the “best lead” so far ended for although the larger object is had been found marked a new the ocean. was spotted is about halfway the day without success on “If it turns out that it is between Australia and desoThursday but will resume in truly MH370 then we will ac- late islands off the Antarctic. the morning, Australian rescept that fate,” said Selamat Flight 370 disappeared cue officials said.

Bin Omar, the father of a Ma- on a night flight from Kuala The four planes were checklaysian passenger on the jet, Lumpur to Beijing. Malaysian ing to see if two large objects which carried mostly Chinese authorities have not ruled out spotted in satellite imagery and Malaysian nationals. any possible explanation, but bobbing in the remote ocean But he cautioned that rela- have said the evidence so far were debris from Fight 370 tives still “do not yet know for suggests the plane was delibthat disappeared on March 8 sure whether this is indeed erately turned back across Mawith 239 people on board.

MH370 or something else. laysia to the Strait of Malacca, One of the objects was 24 Therefore we are still waiting with its communications sysmeters (almost 80 feet) in for further notice from the tems disabled. They are unlength and the other was 5 Australian government.” sure what happened next. meters (15 feet). There could Malaysian defence minister Police are considering the be other objects in the area, a Hishammuddin Hussein told possibility of hijacking, sabofour-hour flight from Austraa news conference on Thurs- tage, terrorism or issues related lia’s southwesternLone coast, saidAgency Kangan day that “for all the families to the mental health of the pilots News Khan News Agency Ganderbal John Young, manager of the longer than a container. phase in the emotional roller around the world, the one or anyone else on boaur flight Gulzar News Agency Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora Australian Maritime SafetyAgencyAHawal statement from the aufor distraught relatives piece of information that they from Australia’s southwestern Tariq News Bashircoaster News Agency Nowhatta Authority’s emergency thority saidAlamgari the four planes of News the passengers, have want most is the information coast, said John Young, manMuzaffar reAli News Agency Bazar Budshah Agency Lal who Chowk sponse division. Abdullah Newssearched area of 23,000 criticized Malaysia Agency LalanChowk Sikendar News Agency Lalharshly Chowk for we just don’t have, the loca- ager of the Australian MariThis is a lead, it’s probably square Lalkilometers (8,800 timelyKangan informa- tion of MH370.”Young said the time Safety Authority’s emerGupkari News Agency Chowk Raina not Newsreleasing Agency Gund the best lead we Khan haveNews rightAgency square miles) about 2,500 Rashid ki- tion theDalgate plane. While depth of the ocean in the lat- gency response division.

Regal Chowk Newsabout Agency Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar Dar News Agency Beerwah Bashir News Agency Sumbal Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency Pattan Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore Altaf News Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency Qazigund JAMMU, MARCH 20: The Coun- for Forest, Environment and Ecol- Mr. Ajay Sadhotra; Minister for Jeelani News Agency Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore BARAMULLA, MARCH 20: The Deputy Commiscil of Ministers of the state has ex- ogy, Mian Altaf Ahmad; Minister Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir; Shah News Agency Kupwara Sultan News Agency Handwara sioner, Baramulla, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, who is also tended warm greetings to the peo- for Health & Medical Education, Minister for R&B and Mechanical Younis News Langate News Agency and Islamabad the District Election Officer, forAgency Baramulla-Kupwara pleSheikh on the eve of Nouroz hoped Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din; Minister for Engineering, Mr. Abdul Majid Wani News district Agency administration Islamabad Three Newsusher Agency parliamentary seat,Reshi has asked that the Way day will theTral state Urban Development and Urban and Minister for Law, Justice & ParTurray News Agency Tralof Conduct News Agency Bijbehara intoBadru an area of peace and prosper- Local Bodies, Mr. Nawang Rigzin liamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah in to ensure strict compliance of Model Code Rahi News Agency Kulgam Malik Newsfelicitation Agency Arwani ity.In a joint message, Jora; Minister for PHE, Irrigation their joint message hoped that the to ensure free and fair elections. theShaheen Ministers wished theKargil people & Flood Control, Mr. Sham Lal day will bring peace and prosperity Rah News Agency Byepass News Agency Chairing a review meeting of Assistant Returning a happy and prosperous Nauroz Sharma; Minister for Agriculture to the state and the people.

Officers(AROs) of District Baramulla here today, the which also marks the beginning Production, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Meanwhile, Minister of State for Deputy Commissioner asked them to keep a strict of New Year and a day to work to- Mir; Minister for Social Welfare, Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation, vigil on expenditure by contesting political parties wards preservation of Planet Earth. ARI & Trainings and Public Griev- Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Khan; Minister and candidates. He said the Election Commission of They said that like other festivals, ances, Ms. Sakina Ittoo; Minister of State for Fisheries, Cooperative, India has already appointed expenditure observers the day signifies high human val- for Housing, Horticulture, Culture, Printing & Stationery and Elecand the district administration has also constituted ues of brotherhood and amity.

Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Raman tions, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma; expenditure monitoring teams.

Minister for Finance & Ladakh Bhalla; Minister for Higher Educa- Minister of State for Industries Dr. Lone impressed upon the AROs that their role Affairs, Mr. A. R. Rather, Minister for tion, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone; and Commerce, Mr. Sajjad Ahmad becomes important in successfully implementing the Public Enterprises, Haj, Auqaf and Minister for Consumer Affairs & Kichloo; Minister of State for SciFloriculture, Peerzada Moham- Public Distribution and Transport, ence & Technology and InformaECI guidelines and checking the codal violation, parmad Sayeed; Minister for Rural Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan; tion Technology, Mr. Feroz Ahmad ticularly pertaining to expenditure.

Development and Panchayats, Mr. Minister for Planning & Develop- Khan; Minister of State for Animal On the occasion, the AROs were administered Ali Mohammad Sagar; Minister ment and Labour & Employment, & Sheep Husbandry. training of Electronic Voting Machines.

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There is chance to reach nuclear deal with Iran: Obama WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama sent a video message to Iranians on Thursday to say there is a chance to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran if Tehran takes verifiable steps to assure the West its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.

“I’m under no illusions. This will be difficult,” Obama said in a message to mark the Iranian holiday Nowruz. “But I’m NEWS1committed to diplomacy because I believe there is the basis for a practical solution.”

The United States and five other major powers are trying to reach a comprehensive deal to deny Iran a nuclear bomb capability after reaching a six-month temporary deal implemented on Jan. 20.

Under that deal, which can be re-

newed, Iran agreed to curb its nuclear program in return for gaining access to more than $4 billion in oil revenues that had been frozen by Western sanctions.

Obama’s Nowruz message was aimed at fostering good will with the Iranian people and encouraging them to welcome a nuclear agreement.

“There is a chance to reach an agreement if Iran takes meaningful and verifiable steps to assure the world that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only,” he said.

“Iran would have access to peaceful nuclear energy.”

Obama’s Iran overture is not without controversy in the US Congress. A wide majority of US senators this week urged Obama to insist that any final agreement state

Ambassador of Spain calls on CM JAMMU, MARCH 20 – The Ambassador of Spain, Gustavo de Aristegui Thursday afternoon called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah here.During the meeting various matters of mutual interests were discussed in detail.

Ambassador of Spain calls on Governor

JAMMU, MARCH 20: Mr. Gustavo de Aristegui, Ambassador of Spain to India, called on Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at Raj Bhavan, today.The Governor and the Ambassador discussed various matters relating to furthering the ties and establishing wide ranging understandings between the two countries.They also discussed various possibilities of investors from Spain assisting the establishment of business and commercial ventures for the rapid economic growth of J&K, particularly in the areas in which both sides are keen to collaborate.

Vice Chancellor, KU, calls on Governor JAMMU, MARCH 20: Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, called on Governor, Mr. N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University, here at Raj Bhavan, today.Prof. Talat briefed the Governor about issues relating to the ensuing Admissions to the University in the Academic Session (2014-15), initiatives being taken for further advancing the academic and research programmes, to date status of the ongoing infrastructure development projects, staff and faculty shortages etc.

that Iran “has no inherent right to enrichment under the Nuclear Non-

Proliferation Treaty.”In his Nowruz message, Obama said a comprehensive agreement would help move

Iran along a new path and ease the economic hardships that sanctions have caused.

“If Iran meets its international obligations, we know where the path of dialogue and greater trust and cooperation can lead. It will mean more opportunities for Iranians to trade and forge ties with the rest of the world,” he said.Negotiators from Iran and the United States, France, Germany, China, Russia and Britain held talks on Tuesday and Wednesday in Vienna.

The meeting was the second in a series that the six nations hope will produce a settlement on Iran’s nuclear program and lay to rest the risk of a new Middle East war.

DEO issues training schedule for Anantnag Assembly segments ANANTNAG, MARCH 20: According to District Election Officer, Anantnag, schedule for imparting election training to the employees has been issued for 6-Assembly segments of district Anantnag for smooth conduct of Lok Sabha Elections in 3-Anantnag Parliamentary Constituencies.

As per the schedule, the training will be conducted at the Town Halls of Anantnag, Dooru, Kokernag, Bijbehara, Achabal and Aishmuqam.

The employees of all departments except Education department will be imparted election training for PhaseIst on March 25, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. whereas the employees of Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools will be imparted training in Phase-

2nd from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. in their respective Town Halls.The employees of all departments except Education department will be imparted election training for Phase-Ist on March 25, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. whereas the employees of Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools will be imparted training in Phase-2nd from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. in their respective Town Halls.

The employees of all High and Middle Schools of the concerned Institutes will get necessary election training on March 26, 2014 in PhaseIst from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the employees of all Zones including Middle and Primary Schools will be provided election training on March 26, 2014 in Phase-2nd at concerned Town Halls.

HOROSCOPE Aries

March 21-April 19

Allow your eager and restless nature to express itself in ways other than through the spoken word, Aries. Show someone that you care through your gentle touch or a big bear hug. Hold on a little bit more tightly than you might normally. There’s an unspoken understanding that comes when you communicate through nothing but pure silence. Work on developing this kind of connection with those closest to you.

Taurus April 20-May 20

This is a terrific day for you, Taurus. You should find that your relationships, especially with men, go exceptionally well. Your tender and extremely sensitive nature is finally being recognized as the treasure chest it is. There are many times in which this type of personality is seen as weak, yet today is one of those times in which you’re given the full credit you deserve.

Gemini May 21-June 21

A selfish attitude on your part won’t be tolerated today, regardless of the circumstances, Gemini. Don’t make it worse for yourself by pretending that you don’t notice others’ hurt feelings.

People are likely to be extra sensitive today, so be careful about trying to impose your will on someone who really wants nothing more than an ear to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.

Cancer June 22-July 22

You could find the hardest person to face is you, Cancer. You tend toward introspection, and you may find yourself shrinking into self-recrimination. You could analyze the important people in your life and yet fail to address the one you really need to look at – you. As you continually strive for perfection, give yourself proper credit. Do something nice for yourself today.

Leo

July 23-August 22 Take advantage of the creative energy in the air today, Leo. Keep your hands moving and your imagination flowing toward something fun and artistic. If you begin to doubt your work, you may fall down a spiral of creative blockage. Don’t get into the habit of constantly judging the quality or outcome of your work. Give yourself free rein to open up and explore whatever comes to mind.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Your sixth sense is right on target, Virgo, so trust your instincts today. You’re likely to connect with someone in a wonderful partnership that will help you foster the very plan you want to develop now. Stay close to those things that resonate strongly with your morals. The answer is in front of you; you don’t have to search too far afield in order to find it.

Libra

September 23-October 23 Take a break from your routine, Libra. You might feel like you’re leading an army into battle as you strive for new adventures and conquer new realms. Make sure you take a bit of time out today to stop and let your troops rest. You deserve a little rest yourself. Use this moment of stillness to form your plan of attack so you’re sure about how to proceed.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 The key for you is to minimize your daily drama as much as possible, Scorpio. You may not realize how much you cripple yourself by the way you exaggerate every aspect of your life. Try not to give so much of your attention to things that really don’t matter much. Petty jealousy and gossip about other people’s lives are especially irrelevant in your world.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Be careful of advertising yourself as someone who is so strong and mentally competent that you’re capable of handling everything, Sagittarius. Take note that the strongest mule on the trail usually ends up carrying the most weight. Your emotions are more sensitive than you may think, and certainly more than you demonstrate to others. Be honest about the way you feel and not just the way you think.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Things should flow well for you today with very little effort on your part, Capricorn. Take note that if any quarrel arises, it’s an indication that the person you’re arguing with isn’t necessarily the right person to deal with or confide in. Emotional issues are likely to be the hardest ones to overcome, but this shouldn’t be a problem for you. You have the ability to work through these like a pro.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

This is meant to be a nice, relaxing day, so treat it as such, Aquarius. There’s no need for you to plan any great strategy at this time. Try to take it easy and not indulge in any unnecessary stress.

This is your time to enjoy the moment. Don’t tax your mind by overanalyzing everything that comes your way. Go with the flow and have a great time regardless of what you end up doing.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Your sensual nature is heightened, Pisces, and you’ll find yourself engaged in tender moments and languid peacefulness in the company of others. Soothe your soul by letting yourself slip into situations that give you the emotional freedom to do or say whatever comes to mind.

Life should be like a love poem written by a great master.

Accept the good energy that comes your way.

EDITORIAL / OPINION EDITORIAL / OPINION EDITORIAL/ OPINION Education-Magic Education-Magic Devastation Kejriwal -of wand to Forests-an wand toprogress progress Small man big designs alarming and prosperity The resignation ofsituation Arvind Kejriand prosperity wal and his forty eight days stint

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devastation of forests hehe progress and prosperity of on any consisting high drama in which nation can be measured only in the world as a whole nation can be measured only on one he claimed climb the sky one to yard-stick, as tomany how withmany has resulted in global yard-stick, as to how citizens out stairs hashave exposed the over citizens excess to quality edhave excess to quality educational facilities. warming which, in turn has ambitiousness of a middle rung ucational facilities.

TheAristocrats off rule, The off rule, Might is Right, confronted the world with masMight is Right, Aristocrats the Nations, former Govt. officer who wanted rule the Nations, are nowrule obsolete.

The desive Tsunamis’, are now earth obsolete.

The developed toveloped erode evenquakes, the constitution of countries paid heed to countries education paid heed to education in the initial stage and floods, wild fires and other in the initial stage and now they are harIndia to fulfil his political expannow theythe arefruits harvesting the fruits those vesting of those by way natural calamities.

Theof global sionism. the initiatives very begininitiatives

by From way ofterms dictating their terms on of dictating their on developing and warming has made the environning it looked crystal clear that developing and under developed countries. under developed countries. The citizens ment sowithout imbalanced the exKejriwal much political The citizens are leading comfortable are leading comfortable lifethat with alllife the istence ofwanted mankind has don’t become knowhow to conquer the with allnecessities the basic necessities fulfilled.

They basic fulfilled.

They have don’t have to live under sky ornature’s stand infor to live under open skyopen orthe stand in que subservient to Mount Everest even without venhours together to fetch one bucket of waque for hours together to fetch one bucket of fury. In & Kashmir the turing outJammu of his home.

His day ter or ration at concessional rates.

Their water or ration at concessional rates.

Their dreaming, his unfulfilled promisillegal don’t felling ofloseforest children have eyesight sightcover while children don’t have totolose eye while es to the people of Delhi, his misand its irrational exploitation studying in dim lights.

Talk of any comfort; studying in dim lights. Talk of any comfort; calculations and aspirations with has brought the at the they bestowed instate comparison to they areare bestowed withwith in comparison to the the people the world third world who to which tried to befool thetohave peobrink ofof becoming cold despeople ofhe the third whoahave live live from hand to mouth, where poverty is from hand to mouth, where poverty is their ple suddenly vanished in air.

Hisin ert.

Tremendous decrease their destiny.

It is all because of least priority destiny. is to all because of the least priority given promise supply free water the Itto forest cover is gradually given education sector that thesecould counto education sector that these countries up tocould 900not litres to their every home, turning the soil unfertile and tries harness resources and not harness theirsupply resourceson andhalf compete with electricity of the compete with the developed nations.

They environment thethe developed nations. They inconducive miss the condimiss the condition in India. too woke rate and Jan Lokpal bill were all toinhuman Itlate isWe for many tion India. Weliving. too woke to the need late toAbove theinneed ofemphasis the hour in education. giving emflues. all histhe style of funcof the hour giving on years now that valley has phasis on education.

The words of Former tioning like an anarchist the The words ofofFormer President of and IndiaKalam Dr. not had enough snowfall and President India Dr. A.P.J Abdul A.P.J Abdul Kalam keep on echoing when he way he approached to deal with keep on echoing when hewinter one said “comrains.

Thegeneration whole goes one said “coming will not rememdifferent issues was nothing but ing generation will not you as at to with the little orremember no snowfall ber youmany as to temples, how many temples, mosques immature senseless and direchow mosques or churches all and but the whole passor churches you built, butsummer will remember you built, will remember you as to how tionless.

Infact he was trying you toschool how many schoolHis yougolden built”.

His esaswithout sufficient rainfall. many you built”. words to create a kindofof anarchy and golden words hishigher vastand experience The glaciers at ridges speak of his speak vast experience practical constitutional crisis which could and practical approach.

But despite various approach.

But despite various schemes and are melting day by day and the destroy the very basis of the demschemes and initiatives launched

by Central initiatives launched by Central Governwater set-up. resources are drying up.

Government, country still blunt lags behind in his the ocratic lies, ment, country stillHis lags behind in the field The waterDue level has everybody gone down field of education.

Duetotopoverty poverty most of education. mostof ofour our allegations against considerably and the availabilchildren go to government run school to seek children go to government run school including the high dignitaries re-to seek Except Kerala almost inthe tall education.

Kerala almost in tall ity education. of Except clean drinking water is portedly without any basis clearthe states the literacy rate is below expecstates the literacy rate is below expectations. becoming a scarcity with every lytations. show that he be has no There could various reasons There could be various reasons forpriority this. Thefor passing day.

It is due to the illeand targets to sector derive maxthis.

The way politics has plagued this secway politics has except plagued this is beyond galisimagination felling that theofwhole forest tor beyond one’s imagination andthe almost imum mileage minimum. one’s andout almost killing fukilling future of the country.

The state belt spreading from Gulmarg ture ofper thethe country.

As constitution experts he of Jammu & Kashmir is no exception.

Here The of Jammu Kashmir is no exceptostate Yousmarg, from Yousmarg thinks that he &can overrule the the Here people are beingareduped with the slotion. the people beingfrom with to Pir Panchal and there constitution according toduped his will gans of freedom, justice, progress and what the of freedom, progress and toslogans Pahalgam is decreasing and and whims and hejustice, thinks himself not for the last so many years.

But it was edwhat not for the last so many years. But it was with this decrease thesacrificial imbalsector which wasmade made sacrificial toucation be the only honest man in the education sector which was lamb at the first instance.

Schools, colleges, county.

His behaviour and the atance in the environment is golamb at the first instance. Schools, colleges, libraries were set ablaze.

Day today calls tempts he made to Day disrespect theof ing upwards and creating many libraries were set ablaze. today calls strike, civil curfew, and curfew made theoflife strike, curfew, and curfew made the life constitution India and also to fold difficulties for the survival out ofcivil gear.

Theoffuture of the students was out of gear.

The future of the students was erode the laid principles of law of the human and of forest darkened.

With thebeings establishment popdarkened.

With the establishment of popular where unbearable as no ular some initiative withthat the life.government Itsimply issome really unfortunate government initiative with the financial financial assistance by central government society in thedepartment, world can tolerate the forest Police, assistance by to central government were taken were taken build or repair school college such attempts.

As he could not The environment branch of the tobuildings build or but repair school college buildings the situation still is pitiable. fulfil his promises, he wanted a but the now situation still is pitiable. now state government andEven theschools othEven nearly 5000 government way eject, which he got are through nearly 5000 government schools without are their own buildings.

School er without governmental agencies are their own buildings.

School buildings are in his Jan Lokpal Bill whose conbuildings are in delipated condition.

May either hand in glove with the delipated condition.

May areDelhi withschools are without roofschools top, without doors troversial introduction in elements mainly responsible out roof top,broken without doors and with broken and with window panes.

There is Assembly was unconstitutional forproper forest devastation or to they window panes.

There is no properwhat sitting arno sitting arrangement talk as any Bill in the central list can of othertheir civic heating shut eyes for rangement whatamenities to talk deliberately oflike other civic system amebe introduced and passed butdrinknot during chilly days of harsh winter, nities like heating system during chilly days the reasons which are obviousbefore the of Even Ministry ing water orpermission toilet facilities. teacher of harsh winter, drinking water or toilet faly beneficial for them.

Despite not properly There certain ofare Home Affairs is not sort.

Asare he was cilities.

Even teachertrained. are properly trained. thearerepeated claims and anschools were are without teaching There certain schools were students are acting in anstudents anchorist and dictanouncements forwith forest policy, staff but somehe schools more teachers without teaching staff but some schools with torial style, thought he is above but less students due to ineffective transfer there seems to be none which more teachers but less students due to ineflaw and can do anything heThe likes. policy and rampant corruption. confective transfer policy and rampant corrupcan be used as an effective tool The Indian democracy is the largceptThe of Rehbar-e-Taleem may be ideal tion. concept of Rehbar-e-Taleem mayon toin curb the forest elimination. paper but practically it has failed to deliver est the world hence deep rootbeThe ideal on paper but practically it has failed governmental apathy, the goods as it is aKejriwal means back door entries. ed.

Arvind did not avail to deliver goods as it is afor means for back door What kind kind of quality education bebeexunending greed of exploiters, the opportunity he got tocan prove entries.

What of quality education can pected from a teacher with nominal honosmugglers and thenominal undue supexpected from aHe teacher with honorarhis metal. thought by quitting rarium?

Moreover when such teachers are ium?

Moreover when regulaport extended toteachers themare by the he will gain the sympathies of the regularised they getsuch themselves transferred rised they of get themselves to towns official have an people India buttransferred forgotpaved that he to towns oragencies cities with political pressure or ormoney cities with political pressure or money power power leaving students to their fate. easy way for extraction ofhimlacs has in the process exposed leaving students to their fate.when Government Now time has come of cubic feet of timber from the self time before thewhen masses and and is the in Now has come Government and the people have to take education forest theeducation state annually.

If danger ofof whatever he had people have tolosing take sector seriously. sector seriously.

Government should take thissteps trend istake not stopped, time achieved soadopting far.

Itbold is veryprivate to Government should steps byeasy adopting bold by public partpublic private partnership forcriticize spreading edusit ‘Dharnas’ andeducation isonnot when the paradise nership forfar spreading toothevery cation to every nook and corner of the state to nook and corner of the state to channelize ers it iswill not become so easy to transonbut earth a hell on channelize the talent and intelligence of t he the talent and intelligence of t he children late one’s whims unless one goes earth and which will be cropchildren theand statealso and in also in calculate a of the of state calculate a sense through the established system less, plantless, waterless and sense of accountability teaching community communiof accountability ininteaching ofwhich norms and honest in the apbarren andisonly consequently life isis possible only whenthere there good ty which possible when isisgood proach. governance. governance. less. he progress and prosperity of any

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Prevention of Drug Addiction Awareness Generation, Research and Rehabilitation

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lcoholism and drug abuse is a pysco-social-medical problem requiring a holistic approach – from prevention and early detection to effective intervention, rehabilitation and social integration. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction.

It coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention which include assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education.

The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations. In order to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and rehabilitation of its victims, awards will be presented, every year, for the most effective or outstanding services as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of:(a) Alcohol; (b) Narcotic Drugs; (c) Psychotropic Substances; (d) Other Addictive Substances (Except tobacco and its products) e.g. cough syrups, correction fluid,

etc.

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been implementing the Scheme of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse since 1985-86.

The Scheme, which was revised twice in 1994 and 1999, at present provides financial support to NGOs and employers mainly for creating Awareness and Preventive Education, Drug Awareness and CounsellingCentres (CCs), Treatment- Cum- Rehabilitation Centres (TC), Workplace Prevention Programme (WPP), De-addiction Camps (ACDC), NGO forum for Drug Abuse Prevention Innovative Interventions etc.

Apart from this, the Ministry takes up awareness generation programme every year disseminating information, education and communication (IEC) materials, organizing programmes in schools and community, holding exhibitions and publishing newsletters and journals.

At present there are about 41 CCs and 401 TCs are functioning with the support of the ministry in the country.

Besides, a large number of NGO’s are involved in this endeavour, Ministry of social Justice and Em-

powerment notified in December last year a scheme of National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse, in order to recognize the efforts and encourage excellence in the field of prevention of substance abuse and rehabilitation of its victims.

The Scheme is applicable to institutions and individuals working in this field. Under the scheme, awards will be presented every year to the most effective or outstanding services rendered as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of alcohol; narcotic drugs; psychotropic substances and other addictive substances.

The awards are presented every year, on the 26th June, which has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and are given in ten different categories to institutions and individuals.

I. Institutional Category (i) Best Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) for providing rehabilitation services to alcoholics and drug users (ii) Best Regional Resource and Training Centre (RRTC) provid-

ing exemplary contribution in the field of prevention of addiction. (iii) Best Panchayati Raj or Municipal Body working for prevention of alcoholism and substance (drug) abuse. (iv) Best Educational Institution doing outstanding work in awareness generation and prevention of alcoholism and substance (drug) abuse. (v) Best Non-Profit Institution, other than Serial Number (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above, with outstanding contribution in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse. (vi) Best Research or Innovation. (vii) Best Awareness Campaign.

II. Individual Category (viii) Outstanding individual achievement by a professional. (ix) Outstanding individual achievement by a non- professional. (x) Former Addict, who has done outstanding work in the field of awareness generation or de-addiction or rehabilitation.

The institution of these National Awards is indeed a manifestation of Government’s commitment to address the issues and take effective steps against alcohol and drug abuse.

Building not just Roads but Nation

ransport system is considered as the life line of any nation. Road Infrastructure, because of its easy accessibility, flexibility in operation, door to door service and reliability occupies a dominant position in the transportation system. It is vital for unleashing economic growth and is a critical component of all inclusive growth. In the last few decades, Road transport in India has registered tremendous growth and has become the most preferred mode of transport. The share of road transport in carrying the passengers and goods is more than 80% and 60% of the total passenger and freight movement respectively.

Road Network India has huge network of roads totalling about 46.90 lakh km. The road density in India at present is nearly 1.43 km per sq. km of area which compares favourably with many countries.

Responsibility of development of this network rests with the Central Government, State Governments and local Government.

National Highways (NH), having total length of 82,803 km, constitutes less than 2% of the total road network. However, these are the main arteries carrying more than 40% of the total road traffic. Development of NHs is the responsibility of the Central Government.

Good and efficient transport infrastructure is an essential pre-requisite for the economic growth of a nation. It has been the endeavor of the Government to provide speedy, safe and efficient road transport network. It is recognized that modernisation of infrastructure is the key to attain higher GDP. India’s Transport sector as a whole contributes about 5.5% to the GDP, with road transport contributing the lion’s share. India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economy in the world. According to experts, India could unleash its full potential, provided, it improves the infrastructure facilities, which are at present not sufficient to meet the growing demand of the economy. To address emerging demand by catching up with the economic and social growth of the country, a massive Road development programme has been

taken up in the country.

NHDP The National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is the flagship programme, for development of less developed areas, dedicated regional programmes like the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for the North-East (SARDP-NE) and the Special Programme for the Left Wing Extremism affected areas have also been taken up.

Now, there are plans for building up Expressways in the Country.

Three projects i.e. Eastern Peripheral Expressway in National Capital Region, Delhi - Meerut Expressway and Mumbai – Vadodra Expressway covering about 650 km are targeted during the current financial year. Planning for Bengaluru – Chennai and Delhi – Jaipur Expressways are also in advance stages. All these Expressways will be fully access controlled roads on green field alignment.

To meet with the massive requirement of funds, innovative means of financing and financing strategies which inter alia include cess on fuel, private sector participation including foreign investment, borrowing from the market as well as budgetary support have been adopted. A major step was to attract foreign as well as domestic investments through Public Private Partnership (PPP). Involving the private sector would lead to increasing efficiency with the help of using modern technology. The private sector has more flexible procurement and decision-making procedures and therefore, it can speed up implementation efforts.

Allowing private sector to raise capital/funds has paved the way for the Government to use its scarce resources efficiently and effectively. Several new materials of road construction are also emerging that would need to be encouraged depending upon their cost effectiveness.

For development of National Highways in the Country in the 12 five year plan targets to invest Rs 1,44,769 crores from budgetary support, Rs 64,834 crores from IEBR and Rs 1,87,995 crores from private sector participation.

Launched in 1998, the NHDP

program represents the largest road construction project ever undertaken to boost the development of the National Highways in the country. The program is aimed at the development of about 50,000 km of National Highways. Golden Quadrilateral which provides four-lane connectivity between four metros, is complete, while the North-SouthEast-West (NSEW) corridor is about to be completed. Four laning and six laning is underway at many places and progressing at brisk pace, despite the hurdles in land acquisition, obtaining environment and forest clearances, high cost debt etc,. So far work on more than 21,000 km have been completed and in about 12,350 km works are in progress. Other flagship regional programmes which includes SARDP-NE and roads in LWE affected areas covers development of about 12,000 km of roads out of which work has already been completed in about 3800 kms.

Mode of Projects The emphasis has been to take up progressively more and more infrastructure projects through private sector participation on BOT (Toll) basis so that more public funds are available for social sectors such as Health, Education, etc. However, it would not be practically possible to take up development of the majority of the highway stretches on BOT (Toll) mode. This has reflected in the recent trends of bidding when in majority of roads projects we could not get the favourable response. Accordingly, recently, Ministry has decided to take up road projects as turnkey Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contracts basis which would help to reduce construction time and is expected to improve quality of work as well.

Also, in this system the objective to garner private sector efficiency is retained and the private entrepreneurs are free to use new technology to speed up their works New Initiatives E-Tolling The experience on present tolling system is associated with congestion and delays at toll plazas. To overcome this, Government has decided adoption of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system across Na-

tional Highways in India, which would enable toll to be collected electronically from vehicles at toll plazas while the vehicle is in motion. Pilot projects have already been taken up in this regard which will pave way for nation-wide interoperable ETC at all the toll plazas on National Highways by 2014.

New Materials Besides financing, such a mammoth development programme requires huge amount of natural resources. As such conservation of the material is area of concern for all. There is a need to save scarce physical resource like aggregates, sand, earth, cement, bitumen, etc. looking to huge programme of construction of highways in the country. On the other hand, the Nation is facing problem of the disposal & storage of industrial waste like fly-ash, copper slag, marble slurry, etc. Efforts are on in utilizing these waste materials in construction of roads through complete/partial replacement of conventional materials.

Cashless Treatment of accident Victims (A Road Safety initiative) India has the dubious distinction of having maximum number of fatalities on roads. During the year 2011, there were around 5 lakh road accidents resulting in the deaths of over 1.42 lakh people. Each day, nearly 390 people die on our roads. In India more than half of road accident victims are in the age group 20-65 years. The loss of the main bread earner and head of household due to death or disability can be catastrophic, leading to lower living standards and poverty, in addition to the human cost of bereavement.

This is an unacceptable price to pay for mobility. The Ministry has already taken up multi-pronged strategy in his regard. The latest milestone in this area is a Pilot Project for “implementation of cashless medical treatment to the accident victims” for the first 48 hours. Under this scheme accident victims will be provided free treatment during this period as a result immediate relief can be provided to the accident victim, which will go a long way in reducing fatalities on our road.

Completion of programmes already taken up is expected to go a long way in contributing towards building the Nation.

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